Long Beach Divorce Attorney

Handling Child Custody and Child Support

In California divorce, either parent may be awarded custody of a child. The court and the family are given the widest discretion in devising a parenting plan that is in the best interests of the child. There is no preference or prejudice either for or against joint legal custody, joint physical custody, or sole custody.

Helping clients in Long Beach, Torrance, Bellflower, Norwalk, San Pedro, and North Orange County

If you need assistance with any child custody or child support issue, it is highly recommended that you seek the legal services of a competent divorce attorney in your area. Long Beach divorce lawyer Angela Novas McGill can provide outstanding legal assistance in any divorce matter, including child custody or support. Ms. McGill has been practicing family law since 1997 and has the extensive knowledge and legal skills to effectively handle these complex and often highly emotional issues. She personally oversees all cases, no matter how simple or complicated the issues may be.

California Child Support

Both parents of a minor child are responsible for supporting that child in a manner that is appropriate to the circumstances. Child support is a duty that must be continued until the child graduates from high school or reaches the age of 19.

California Child Custody

In determining what is in the best interests of the child regarding custody, the court makes it decision based on many factors. Some of the factors that a court takes into consideration include the health, safety, and welfare of the child, any history of abuse by a parent or any other person seeking custody of the child, such as a current spouse or cohabitant of the parent seeking custody, the nature and amount of physical contact with both parents, and whether there is any use of illegal substances, such as drugs or alcohol abuse by either parent.

Child custody issues can involve emotional turmoil for all concerned. Having the benefit of a family lawyer you trust to be an advocate for your rights and interests can go a long ways in defusing a difficult situation.

Do you need help with a child custody or child support matter? Contact Long Beach divorce attorney Angela Novas McGill for assistance today!